Pedestrian hit by car on College Park Road dies

Anthony Pinckney, 25, of Goose Creek was crossing College Park Road near the intersection of Crowfield Boulevard when he was struck by a van at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 30, according to officials.

Pinckney was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to a statement released by Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury.

His death was ruled accidental, according to Salisbury.

S.C. Highway Patrol Cpl. Bob Beres said the 30-year-old driver of the 2003 GMC van was wearing a seatbelt and transported to a local hospital.

The pedestrian was wearing dark colored clothing, Beres said. The van was traveling in left lane eastbound when it struck the pedestrian in the roadway.

The investigation continues.

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